I fell in love with politics as a kid when I first heard the soaring cadence of John F. Kennedy's acceptance speech when he was nominated for President in 1960. I became a political junkie right then and there.

Unlike President Obama, we in the community of sleep experts and policymakers are not standing for reelection. However, we need to redouble our efforts to engage the general public, corporate leaders and politicians in discussions about the need to encourage healthy sleep policies

When Arianna invited me to decorate the Huffington Post's Oasis, we wanted to create a green space in keeping with the Sustainable Alliance Center's mission. This incredible building was our inspiration. Even the furniture in the lobby here is reclaimed or made from recycled material.

Given the number of people clamoring for passes, the Big Tent would seem to be the main event this week and the Pepsi Center the sideshow -- another indication that the center of power has shifted from the establishment to grassroots and online activists.